General Description
General Description
Introduction
The Mobile Activation Case (MAC) is a portable radio activation system. This mobile
system allows you to activate your outdoor warning system using radio controls. The
MAC comes in two version: the MAC-01 supports VHF radio networks, and the
MAC-02 supports UHF radio networks. The MAC is a portable, self-contained radio
transceiver and Modem MSK with power and battery backup.
The following main components are required for mobile use:
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Set up these components in the field and you are able to activate your warning system
through your laptop computer using Commander Software. The MAC comes with
a water-resistant backpack that includes everything you need to set up your mobile
workstation.
Features
The MAC has the following features.
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Customer-Supplied Accessory
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MAC includes backpack for storage and cables for connecting to user-supplied
laptop.
Laptop computer equipped with Federal Signal Commander Software.
30 Watt radio transceiver installed.
Federal Signal Modem-MSK universal transceiver.
USB port and backup RS232 port for connecting to your laptop.
USB and RS232 serial cables.
Bulkhead mounted female BNC antenna receptacle.
Rubber duck antenna.
Long-lasting rechargeable Li-ion battery with built-in battery charger.
8 hour standby operation followed by one hour continuous radio polling operation
without AC power, with radio at 10 Watts.
10 foot male-male fused automotive accessory power cable to interface 12 Vdc
automotive accessory power receptacle.
AC power receptacle to charge internal battery with removable AC power cable.
Padded water-resistant backpack to store and carry MAC and laptop computer.
Laptop computer (with power cord, if required) equipped with Federal Signal
Commander Software.
Mobile Activation Case (Models MAC-01 and MAC-02)